Palestinian Authority President Addresses UN After US Visa Revocation
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- ๐ต๐ธ Palestinian Authority President Mahmud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly via video link after the US revoked his visa.
- ๐ค He thanked UN members for their commitment to a two-state solution.
- ๐ฏ Abbas condemned the October 7th attacks and called for the release of hostages.
- ๐๏ธ He stated that Hamas will have no role in a future Palestinian government and called on them to lay down their weapons.
- ๐ฎ๐ฑ He also affirmed Palestine's recognition of Israel's right to exist.
Condemnation of Gaza War
- ๐ Abbas condemned the ongoing war in Gaza, stating it is not merely aggression but a war crime and a crime against humanity.
- ๐ He reported that over 1 million people have been displaced and more than 60,000 have been killed.
- ๐ He urged the international community to call for an end to the war and for Israel to cease its ground assault.
Political Context and Challenges
- ๐ The speech occurred as a majority of UN members recognize Palestine as a state, a key issue during the high-level week.
- โ ๏ธ Abbas acknowledged that the Palestinian Authority does not control Gaza, where Hamas currently holds power.
- reform French President Macron has called for serious reforms within the Palestinian Authority for the two-state solution to be viable.
Upcoming UN Addresses
- ๐ค Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to address the UN, expected to denounce nations recognizing Palestine as a state.
- ๐ซ Netanyahu has stated that under his leadership, Palestine will not become a state and that Israel will not stop its assault.
- ๐ค Netanyahu is also slated to meet with President Trump to discuss the war and potential paths to peace and a ceasefire.
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